Chase Corner Ministries will be closed in order to put out fall and winter items.

The Rutherford County Shag Club will meet in the dance room at the Forest City Diner. Free Basic Shag Lesson at 7. Music starts at 8 with DJ Mike McDaniel, radio personality from WSGE 91.7. All beach music lovers and shaggers are invited to attend. For more information call 287-9228.

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast from 7 to 10 am. Adults $6, children 6 & under- $3. UMLC Members pay only $5! All profits for UMLC programs and renovations.

Live Country Music and Dance with music by "Fire on the Mountain." Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road, Union Mills. Fun, safe, family atmosphere- bring the kids. Doors open at 6 pm, music starts at 7. Concessions sold. For info, call 748-7956. Free admission

Chase High Class of 1963 50th year class reunion at Rutherfordton Clubhouse. If you have not been contacted, call Joyce Honeycutt Spurling at 828-245-0062.

Rutherfordton Hilltop Fall Festival! KidSenses museum will be open from 9 am-5 pm with our own special sidewalk sale. Design your very own "spooktacular" necklace for $1.00. Don't miss out on all of the fall family fun!

The regular October meeting of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners will be held at the Town of Lake Lure Municipal Center, 2948 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, North Carolina at 6:00 PM. Agendas for the meeting may be viewed online at www.rutherfordcountync.gov.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Welcome Table Free Community Meal every Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Center, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton; dine in only. Sponsored by Churches of Rutherfordton.

The Rutherford Community Chorus rehearses Monday nights at First Baptist Church, Forest City, from 7:30 until 9:00 pm. New singers are welcome to join the chorus at their first rehearsal of the season on Monday, October 7. For more information contact Tony Spencer at tspencer@bellsouth.net or (828) 289-4638.

Chase High Band Booster's Meeting at 7 p.m. at Chase High School Band Room. Booster members and parents needed to help finalize plans help for 2nd annual Trojan Tournament of Bands to be held on Saturday, October 12.

Tuesday, October 8

How to Grow Your Small Business at ICC in the Communication Technology Building, Room 108 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Richard Morraele instructor. You will learn the 8 Success Strategies. To register call 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260

The Cover to Cover book club will meet at Forest City Diner at 6 pm to eat and discuss The Ballad of Tom Dooley by Sharon McCrumb.

Stories Connect Us All: Doug Elliott will participate in this unique online international storytelling festival Wednesday through Friday. For more info visit www.Facebook.com/StoriesConnectUsAll

Thursday, October 10

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Selling on eBay for the Entrepreneur at ICC from 1 to 4 p.m. in Foundation Building, Hickory Room; instructor Nick Hawks. A great seminar for the “dabbler” or the entrepreneur wanting to make eBay a primary business tool. To register call 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260

Hospice Memorial Service will be held at 6 pm at the Carolina Event and Conference Center. The service will remember Hospice patients who passed between March and August and honor those special family and friends who cared for them. For info call Terry Honeycutt at 245-0095.

Cooperative Extension Workshop: estate planning workshop for parents and their adult children focuses on the transfer of personal property. Please call 287-6010 before Oct. 8 to register. From 2 to 4 p.m. or from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rutherford County Cooperative Extension, 193 Callahan-Koone Road.

Friday, October 11

Saving Homes and Stabilizing Communities at Carolina Event and Conference Center, Forest City from 10 a.m. unitl 2 p.m. For those in a position and who are willing to assist others by sharing information that can make a difference when in financial difficulty. To register: http://www.nchousing.org/news-events/calendar or call 828-247-4142 or 919-827-4494.

Buffet Breakfast at Gilkey School Community center from 7 a.m. til 10 a.m.; Adults $5, children $3, 5 and under free. Proceeds for up keep on school building.

Saturday, October 12

Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are now open the second Saturday of every month.

Chase High School Class of 1968 reunion. If you haven't been contacted, please call Judy at 828-245-6403 for information.

Reunion of Former Residents of Duke Village, Cliffside at Duke Village Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. For info call Darrell Herndon at 828-429-5469.

Cliffside High School Class reunion (1947 through 1951) at Forest City Diner, Main Street, Forest City; meeting at 3 p.m. and dinner at 4; for info call Darrell Herndon at 828-249-6469

Then and Now Fish Fry at Big Springs Baptist Church in Hollis-Polkville Community. Antique farm equipment and trucks on display; classic cars; dinner served at 4 p.m. Dine in or take out available. Gazebo raffle to be held.

Ham and Chicken Pie Supper hosted at the Mt Vernon Community Club from 4:30 – 7 p.m. $8 adults – all you can eat, $5 ages 6-12, and free 5 and under

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

QuickBooks for Small Business at ICC in the Communication Technology Building, Room 108 from 6 to 9 p.m.; instructor Jeff Weathers. To register call 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260

Thursday, October 17

The Rutherford Medication Assistance Program at the Cherry Mountain Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to enroll residents of Golden Valley, Bostic and Sunshine in programs to receive prescription medications free. Available to those without prescription coverage and who meet income guidelines. Call 828-288-8872 to pre-qualify and secure appointment at CMFD.

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Shred-It Event: at Forest City Police Department from 12 to 3 p.m. Destroy your sensitive documents free. Documents will be shredded on site.

30 year reunion - RS Class of ’83. If you or someone you know were a part of the Class of ’83, please forward current contact information via email to Gwen Scoville gwen@alphagraphics.com or David Odom davidodom87@gmail.com or Dee Ledbetter deeledbetter@ymail.com or call 828-289-8749

R-S Central Class of 93: 20-year reunion at the Carolina Event Center in Forest City from 7 to 12 pm. Visit our website at www.rscentralclassof93.com and buy tickets online through PayPal or pay by check made to Class of 93 and mail to 431 Arlington Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Tickets are $30 and deadline is October 1st. Call Tosha Spicer Ramsey at 828-429-6565 for info.

Zumba(r) Fitness Party in Pink (TM) at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa in Forest City (partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research) from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10

Monday, October 21

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

The October 21 regular meeting of the Rutherford County Planning Commission will be held in a Conference Room of the Isothermal Community College Foundation, Performing Arts Theater just outside the auditorium.

Savvy Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses at ICC in the Communication Technology Building, Room 108 from 6 to 9 p.m.; instructor Russ Seagle; explore the promotional opportunities in online social media. To register call 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260

Hospice of Rutherford County Volunteer Training: October 21 - 23 from 10 am – 3 pm at the Carolina Event & Conference Center. Call Mary Richardson at 245-0095 to register or for information.

Cash Flow Essentials for Survival of your Business at ICC in the Communication Technology Building, Room 108 from 6 to 9 p.m.; instructor Tim Dannelly. To register call 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260

Thursday, October 24

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Rutherford Regional Goes Pink: from 10 a.m. to noon, Norris Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Regional Medical Center; pamper yourself with manicures and chair massages; learn about mammograms and other services for women; a wreath making demonstration and cooking demonstration are planned; door prizes. For more information, call 828-245-4596.

Friday, October 25

East High School class of 2003 ten-year reunion Friday and Saturday. Homecoming game Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at Chimney Rock State Park at 11 a.m. Admission and food costs for the park is $23.95 per adult and $13.45 per child ages 6 and up; 5 and under free. Money should be turned in by early October. Call 828-289-8527 for info.

Spaghetti Dinner at Bills Creek Community Center sponsored by Lake Lure Lions Club. Adults $10, ages 6-19 $5, 5 and under free. Proceeds for blind and hearing impaired. Tickets purchased at the door or in advance from any Lake Lure Lion member or by calling 625-4931.

Sunday October 27

Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale Fundraiser in the Parish Hall of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 1024 W. Main Street in Forest City from 10:15 a. m. til 2:30 p.m. $5 Adult and $3 under 12. Take out orders are available. Proceeds for Knights Charities.

Monday, October 28

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Tuesday, October 29

Go Green and Save at ICC in the Communication Technology Building, Room 108 from 6 to 9 p.m.; instructor Matt Rudisill. Learn how to adjust personal, home, and business habits to help save money and the environment. To register call 828-395-1416 or e-mail dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75260

Thursday, October 31

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, November 1

Senior Friday at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure from 10:30 – 2. All Senior Fridays are free and open to the public. Materials/food/speakers are provided by the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 7

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9

Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are now open the second Saturday of every month.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 14

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 21

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, November 28

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Thursday, December 5

Preschool Story Time at Mooneyham Library every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, December 6

Senior Friday at Mountains Branch Library in Lake Lure from 10:30 – 2. All Senior Fridays are free and open to the public. Materials/food/speakers are provided by the Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach.

Saturday, December 7

Christmas with the King - A tribute to Elvis: Travis Powell live in concert at 7 p.m. at The Performing Arts Foundation at ICC. Sponsored by Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association and Johnny Rockstar Entertainment. Houseseats $25, Meet and Greet Seats $35. Box Seats $50. Group Rates (10 or more) $20 each (house seats only). Ticket info 704-481-9535 or michellecrka@aol.com.

Monday, December 9

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Saturday, December 14

Chase Corner United Methodist Ministries will be open this from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. We are now open the second Saturday of every month.

Monday, December 16

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Monday, December 23

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.

Monday, December 30

Al-a-non (an anonymous meeting for friends and family of people with addictions) meets at First United Methodist Church, 264 N. Main Street, Rutherfordton every Monday at 7 p.m. We have a newcomers meeting for new members. The focus is not on the addict but the friends and family members. For info call 288-2767.